Chapter 43

I never thought I’d be this jealous of Levi. Let me tell you why. 

I’d always been a Mama’s boy, and I knew all the tricks in the world to handle her emotions, but for once, I failed to persuade her to return home and rest. Yet, Levi, for a reason I didn’t understand, managed to ensure Mama rest at home. I didn’t know what he told her. 

Even though Mama had some valid arguments, Levi convinced her she would not miss anything because my father’s condition was stable enough. She finally gave up, and I had to take her home before returning to the hospital. Of course, I had to thank Levi, and he replied with a smile. 

In the hospital, just being with Levi was awkward. He also tried to ask me to rest at home, but I refused immediately. No matter how much I trusted Levi, I would never leave Papa here alone. Maybe it was my ego getting in the way, and I ended up saying things I shouldn’t have, which led to him giving up. As a result, we took turns taking ca